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23.01.2022 Sulforaphane (which assists in removing harmful chemicals from the body) is produced in cruciferous plants only when two enzymes in separate components of the vegetable react - hence why the protective component increases when the broccoli is damaged, then left to develop for a while. As the article rightly points out however, aint nobody got time for that!

22.01.2022 Seems we may be able to increase BDNF via exercise, curcumin (turmeric) and the humble coffee bean. Interesting that lower levels of BNDF are associated with memory impairment, and increased rates of depression and anxiety - so you want your BDNF levels on the high side. Only emerging research at this stage, but likely applicable as we already know that an active lifestyle and phytonutrient rich diet has great runs on the board for a long and healthy life.

22.01.2022 The fact that a 'world happiness report' even exists makes me feel happy :) From a social determinants perspective, differences in happiness were NOT mostly explained by income inequality, but rather by differences in mental health, physical health and personal relationships. Mental illness was by far and away the biggest misery factor identified across the board. Interestingly, trust was found to be one of the top five factors that determines 90% of human happiness. Just goes to show that creating a satisfying life depends significantly on the people you surround yourself with, and the quality of those relationships - we are indeed nourished in life by so much more than the foods we consume. <3

20.01.2022 Recent research showing that a 'western diet' can trigger the immune system to become hyper-responsive to inflammation triggers. Interestingly, there's an emerging body of research demonstrating that depression is responsive to what we might call an 'anti-inflammatory' eating pattern and anti-inflammatory drug therapy has shown promising improvements also.

19.01.2022 Prebiotic fibres are the ones that nourish and feed your gut microbiome. Additional prebiotic intake benefits include improved mineral absorption and improvements in the progress of some inflammatory conditions. Food naturally high in prebiotics include garlic, onion, leek, asparagus, beetroot, chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans, grapefruit, pomegranate, and pistachios.

15.01.2022 Recent research by the University of California found that those walking 4,000 steps or more every day had thicker hippocampi, as well as associated brain regions, compared to those that engage in lower physical activity. The hippocampus region in the brain is associated with memory.

15.01.2022 Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric can play a beneficial role in reducing inflammation and modulating favourable gene expression and neurotransmitter balance. However, curcumin bio-availability (the quantity ingested that can actually be used by your body) is relatively low. Interestingly, combining turmeric with pepper and/or some form of fat increases the absorption of curcumin at the cellular level. #foodismedicine

14.01.2022 Looking forward to learning more about the underlying biochemical pathways of addiction and nutritional strategies that can support recovery this weekend.

11.01.2022 Looking forward to delivering this workshop series in early 2018. Together, we will venture between classroom and kitchen absorbing both the theory and practical of optimal nutrition for enduring health and vitality

10.01.2022 Dietary diversity increases your microbiome diversity and adaptability (super important because our gut bacteria produce metabolites that have myriad health benefits - including immunity and neurotransmitter influences), and provides compounds that can influence gene expression and reduce inflammation - just remember to eat from the rainbow brightly coloured produce that contain these naturally occurring plant medicines

08.01.2022 I've always been mushroom mad and for optimal health benefits make sure you choose from the wide variety of shroom species available - remembering that dietary diversity is key to reaping health benefits across all food types. This study found that porcini mushrooms had the highest combined amounts of two very powerful antioxidants, including glutathione - a major intracellular antioxidant and powerful protector of your DNA

08.01.2022 Inclusion of specific dietary components can indeed play a role in down-regulating inflammatory processes in the body which are elevated in people with autoimmune diseases.

06.01.2022 Foods impacting the availability of tryptophan (consume adequate eggs, cheese, nuts & seeds, turkey and other meats) as well as the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin, may be most helpful in promoting sleep. Conversion steps along the biochemical pathways that create these calm and sleep inducing molecules require essential fatty acids, along with the B group vitamins.

05.01.2022 Step away from the sugar and refined carbohydrates, folks

04.01.2022 Learning more about biomarkers for gut health, depression and anxiety, and oxidative stress at the annual Biobalance Sunshine Coast forum.

02.01.2022 Celebrating those clients who do the work, and consequently get to experience amazing results. Sure, what you eat is just a piece of the health puzzle, but it's an essential part of the picture and so often plays a far greater role in positive health improvement than what many realise at the outset.